There Are Five Stages in the Consumer Purchase Decision Process

question 229

Multiple Choice

There are five stages in the consumer purchase decision process. Immediately following the information search stage is

• A) preference development.
• B) purchase decision.
• C) alternative evaluation.
• D) opportunity testing.
• E) problem recognition.

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